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Can’t Choose Between Two Colleges? Flip A Coin

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
We’ve all flipped a coin sometime or the other, whether it is to decide between two options or settle an argument with a friend. The question is should you use it for a decision as important as choosing between two colleges? It may seem like a ridiculous idea but flipping a coin can nudge you …
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Should You Transfer Colleges? 7 Reasons Students Transfer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 9, 2024
Key Takeaway Transferring to a new college might be the best way to ensure you get the most out of your education. If your college isn’t what you expected, you are currently at a community college, your finances have changed, you’re changing majors, you are experiencing a lack of motivation, or you’re dissatisfied, transferring schools …
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Scholarships For Students Interested In Dentistry

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Dentistry is an exciting career path, filled with exciting possibilities brought about by several technological advancements in dental health. But the route to becoming a dentist is long and rigorous, and the college costs can be unaffordable. If you are looking for a way to get some financial assistance to cover the high cost of …
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What’s The SAT Question-And-Answer Service?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
One of the best ways to learn and improve is by analyzing your mistakes. Fortunately, the SAT has a service that can help you do just that—their Question and Answer Service! Essentially, you can get a copy of your test with your answers, and compare them to the correct answers to see which areas you …
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4 More Scholarships for African American Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your heritage, ethnicity, and race are an integral part of what makes you unique. Organizations and universities around the country recognize this uniqueness by providing financial assistance to help students from different cultures and ethnicities reach their educational goals. Numerous universities and private organizations committed to the advancement of African Americans in higher education offer …
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Are Student Loans Tax Deductible?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s one of many questions that parents and students have on their mind—are student loans tax deductible? The answer is yes you can, under certain circumstances. Parents can claim a deduction of income of up to $2,500 if they are repaying interest on student loans on either their own or their children’s behalf. This means …

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